Drone Pilot Asset Inspector

- Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology and have a keen eye for detail?
- Enjoy travelling, working in the great outdoors, and making a meaningful impact on critical infrastructure?

Our team is expanding, and we welcome a dynamic, skilled Drone Pilot Asset Inspector to kick start a newly created opportunity and make a significant impact on our Northern contracting operations.

The role
As a Drone Pilot Asset Inspector, your primary focus will be the safe and efficient operation of both our own and our customers' electricity networks, transmission systems, and generation assets. You will lead trial programs and assist in integrating innovative solutions and technologies into everyday business operations with our key electricity distribution customers. This role is based in Auckland and reports to the Operations Manager – Inspection Solutions.

The key responsibility for this position includes, but are not limited to:
- Operate RPAS/Drones to inspect electrical assets across diverse locations
- Analyse field data and provide actionable insights for decision-making
- Prepare detailed inspection reports, including findings and recommendations
- Conduct visual and technical condition assessments
- Collaborate on RPAS solutions, safety, and operational improvements
- Trial new technologies, aircraft & software solutions
- Work with key team members to ensure seamless drone operations and resolve incidents.

What’s in it for you?
This will be an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre Drone Pilot Asset Inspector to make this role your own.

The benefits include:
- Competitive remuneration with tool of trade vehicle
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
- Social club and participate in family and social events and activities 
- Discounted gym membership and a range of retail discounts

Our Ideal candidate
We are looking for a tech-savvy professional with a “can-do” attitude, ready to travel across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific as needed. You will thrive working outdoors in varying weather conditions and bring a passion for innovation and safety.

To be successful in this role, you will also have some of the following skills:
- Minimum two years’ experience in both office and fieldwork, including site inspection and investigations with a strong understanding of drone technology and flight safety
- Knowledge about mission planner and hold a certificate in flying commercial drones having completed Parts 101 and 102
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for reporting and collaboration
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Being a safety Champion and always complying to HSE regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in MS Office products
- Full clean NZ Class 1 Drivers Licence
- A team player who is also self-directed and independent.

About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
 
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Get in touch!
Prioritize your safety and dive into a fulfilling career journey with us! Join a team where people come first and opportunities for growth await. Don't miss out – apply now at our career’s website using #REQ1459. Your success story begins here!

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!

Pre-employment screening includes a criminal history check, medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing and reference. 

Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.

Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies.  If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).